Led by second-year head coach Joe Jones, the Boston University men’s basketball team enters the 2012-13 season seeking its third postseason berth in the last four years. The Terriers return three starters, including Preseason All-Conference honoree D.J. Irving who led the league last season in assists at 5.4 apg.
Led by ninth-year head coach Kelly Greenberg, the Boston University women’s basketball team returns 10 letterwinners, including three starters from last year’s 23-9 squad that advanced to the first round of the WNIT. The Terriers will host a combined six non-conference opponents in November and December.
Led by senior captain Wade Megan, the Boston University men’s ice hockey team will play 18 contests at home this season, starting off with an exhibition game against the University of Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 7. Click here to purchase season tickets.
This past summer, Boston University formally accepted an invitation to move 20 of its 25 teams to the Patriot League on July 1, 2013 for the 2013-14 season. Formed as an all-sport conference in 1990-91, the league features American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy .
Located within Boston University's impressive $225-million John Hancock Student Village, Agganis Arena is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose sports and entertainment center. A 290,000-square foot premier venue, it serves as home for the hockey and basketball teams and also for many other events, including past concerts by Carrie Underwood and Kings of Leon.
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The No. 3 Terriers defeated No. 2 Cornell, 5-1, on Oct. 21, 2012 at Walter Brown Arena.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012-13 Appeared in 28 games ... Was a combined plus-3 during the Hockey East Tournament ... Had an assist on Feb. 23 against Connecticut ... Notched an assist at Vermont on Jan. 25 ... Recorded her first collegiate points with two assists and was a plus-3 in a 5-5 tie at then-No. 8 Boston College on Nov. 3 ... Was also a plus-3 in 7-1 win over Providence on Nov. 16 ... Made collegiate debut against Renssselaer on Oct. 12.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY Played four years at the Winchendon School and served as captain during her senior season ... Was a NEPSAC All-Star this past season as Winchendon qualified for the NEPSAC tournament ... Captained the East Coast Wizards in 2011-12 ... Also played varsity soccer and tennis at Winchendon.
PERSONAL Daughter of Sergio Braga and Dianne Ribeirinha-Braga ... Has two brothers, Andre and Daniel ... Enrolled in the College of General Studies with plans to major in biology ... Born on Aug. 27, 1994, in Stoneham, Mass.